Toby Gerhart – It’s hard to measure the effect on teams that lost Rob Gronkowski and Adrian Peterson during the first week of the fantasy playoffs or describe the frustration in words. Suffice to say, we feel for you guys. Those of you who lost AP, I hope you had enough foresight to handcuff Gerhart. Where available Gerhart should be the top pick up this week, as long as his hamstring tweak...

Donald Brown – Trent Richardson was finally benched by the Colts, and Brown was given the starting job. This looks like it will continue for the rest of the season barring and injury. While Richardson will still see carries, it is now Brown’s job to lose. He is a strong add for those that are shaky at the flex position going into the playoffs. He is currently available in 56% of leagues.
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Montee Ball – Knowshon Moreno was a beast on Sunday night running to the tune of 224 yards on a monster 37 carries (shout out to those of you in points-per-carry leagues), but it led to him sustaining a bone bruise to his right leg. The Broncos have said it is not considered serious, but in all likelihood, Moreno will be held out at least for this next week. Enter Montee Ball who, despite a c...

Bobby Rainey – It’s amazing that after being cut by 2 teams during his rookie season that Rainey would be given the workload that Greg Schiano and the Bucs gave him, but they did and he exploded. In fact Tampa put the rock in his hands 30 times for 163 yards and 2 TDs to go with a receiving TD as well. Even though he faced a porous Falcons D, he has legitimate RB2 ability and played as an e...

Andre Brown – I would think Brown has already been scooped up in most leagues, however, if you happen to be in a league where he is still available go grab him now. There was concern about Brown being eased into the lineup last Sunday, as per Tom Coughlin, only to see him rush the ball 30 times for 115 yards and a TD. Thanks coach. Brown has assumed feature back duties and should be a in for ...

Aaron Dobson – Dobson looks to have unseated Kembrell Thompkins and could see a rise in value as the Patriots are rediscovering their offense with the returns of Gronkowski, Amendola, and Vereen. He started slow, but has come on as of late and should be added in all formats. He is currently available in 64% of leagues.
Rashad Jennings – Once again Darren McFadden has aggravated his hamstrin...

Jake Locker – After making a return against the 49ers in week 7, Locker has had the BYE to get a little healthier after returning from a hip injury that cost him 3 weeks. He threw for 326 yards and 2 TDs, and though a good portion came in garbage time, Locker has looked very good and is primed to put up some solid stats with match ups against the Rams, Jaguars, Colts, Raiders and Broncos thro...

Mike James – There is a lot of pessimism mixed in with some optimism regarding the shoulder injury to Doug Martin. The bottom line for now is that Martin is out indefinitely and Mike James looks to the lead the backfield in Tampa. That being said he is a must add in all leagues. He projects to be a solid contributor in PPR and is likely to get goal line work. Just bare in mind that Tampa’s ...

Keenan Allen – After stringing together 3 solid weeks, Allen has emerged as the number 1 receiver in the Chargers offense and a preferred target of Philip Rivers. He has had back to back 100 yard games and has had a strong red zone presence. San Diego has a pretty friendly schedule the rest of the season and in a pass first offense Allen could push for WR2 status pretty quick. He is currently...

Rashad Jennings – Both Darren McFadden and Marcel Reece went down on Sunday for the Raiders, and Rashad Jennings came in to the tune of 45 yards on 15 carries and 71 yards on 8 receptions. The receiving yards are catchy, but Jennings looks like more of flier for week 5 against the Chargers and a must add for McFadden owners only. He is currently available in 95% of leagues.
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Bilal Powell – With Chris Ivory suffering a hamstring injury in the same leg that kept him out for most of preseason, coupled with the poor play he has had in these first few weeks, Powell looks like he will be the feature back for the Jets with a lot of upside. The Jets have a great run schedule and a strong offensive line. It’s debatable whether or not his touches will be scaled back when...

There were a lot of running backs feeling the sting in just week 2 of the season, and savvy fantasy owners should keep their ears to the ground and nose in the waivers as there is some good value already early in the season.
Bernard Pierce – With Ray Rice suffering a non-contact injury owners should hit the waivers for handcuff Bernard Pierce first and foremost if he is still available. Rice ...